Ecology is not synonymous with environmentalism, natural history, or environmental science. It overlaps with the closely related sciences of evolutionary biology, genetics, and ethology. An important focus for ecologists is to improve the understanding of how biodiversity affects ecological function. Ecologists seek to explain:
With over 6,000 members and more than $46,000,000 in premiums, KESA is one of the largest and most financially stable providers of workers' compensation in the state.
A kakemono (æç©, hanging thing) , more commonly referred to as a kakejiku (æè»¸, hung scroll) , is a Japanese scroll painting or calligraphy mounted usually with silk fabric edges on a flexible backing, so that it can be rolled for storage. The MaruhyÅsÅ style of kakejiku has four distinct named sections. The top section is called the ten heaven. The bottom is the chi earth with the hashira pillars supporting the heaven and earth on the sides. The maruhyÅsÅ style, (not pictured above) also contains a section of ichimonji made from kinran gold thread.